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psy·choac·tive sub·stance

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  1. psychoactive drug, mind-altering drug, consciousness-altering drug, psychoactive substancenoun

    a drug that can produce mood changes and distorted perceptions

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  1. psychoactive substance

    A psychoactive substance is a chemical that alters the functioning of the central nervous system, influencing an individual's mood, cognition, perception, consciousness, or behavior. Such substances may be used for medical treatments or recreationally. They include both legal substances like alcohol, nicotine, caffeine, and prescription drugs, as well as illegal substances such as cocaine, heroin, LSD, and ecstasy.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of psychoactive substance in Chaldean Numerology is: 7

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of psychoactive substance in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7


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